3-ACETYL-2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN

Identification

Description

It is a liquid with a powerful, slightly roasted, nut-like aroma.

Regulatory Status

CoE: n/a
FDA: n/a
FDA (other): n/a
JECFA: The committee concluded that the Procedure for the Safety Evaluation of Flavouring Agents could not be applied to this group (2005).

Usage

Reported uses (ppm): (FEMA, 1994)

Natural occurrence

Reported found in coffee.

Chemical Properties

It is a liquid with a powerful, slightly roasted, nut-like aroma

Chemical Properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

Occurrence

Reported found in coffee.

Uses

3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran was used in synthesis of:

• furylfulgide, 2-[1-(2, 5-dimethyl-3-furyl) ethylidene]-3-isopropylidene succinic anhydride
• chalcones
• 1-(2′,5′-dimethyl-3′-furyl)-3-(aryl)-2-propen-1-one

Definition

ChEBI: 3-acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan substituted by methyl, acetyl and methyl groups at positions 2, 3 and 5, respectively. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a plant metabolite and a mutagen. It is an aromatic ketone, a member of furans and a methyl ketone.

Aroma threshold values

Detection at 1%: musty, earthy, nutty, raw potato, slightly green with a roasted almond nuance

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 2 ppm: musty, earthy raw potato, nutty and cocoalike with almond, corn and savory nuances.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 82, p. 4883, 1960 DOI: 10.1021/ja01503a033
Synthetic Communications, 18, p. 1841, 1988 DOI: 10.1080/00397918808060939

General Description

3-Acetyl-2,5-dimethylfuran is a flavouring agent and its specifications were revised.